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    Author: Michelle Wibrew

    St Andrews Men’s Shed celebrates regional win

    St Andrews Men’s Shed celebrates regional win in Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025 St Andrews Men’s Shed (SAMS) has been named the…

    Michelle Wibrew 28/07/2025

    Five regional champions crowned in Scottish Men’s Sheds of the Year Awards 2025

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is proud to announce the five regional winners of the Scottish Men’s Sheds of the Year Awards 2025, following…

    Michelle Wibrew 28/07/2025

    Honorary Doctorate for leading men’s health advocate

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    Michelle Wibrew 03/07/2025

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    Shed in the Spotlight – Portsoy Men’s Shed It’s only been a few months since Portsoy Men’s Shed had its first public meeting to gauge…

    Michelle Wibrew 26/06/2025

    Shed in the Spotlight – Inverurie Men’s Shed

    Shed in the Spotlight – Inverurie Men’s Shed IDMS Members at the 10th anniversary gathering (Photo by Griselda McGregor) As Inverurie & District Men’s Shed…

    Michelle Wibrew 20/03/2025

    Shed in the Spotlight – Spey Shed

    Shed in the Spotlight – Spey Shed The SMSA chats to Hamish Thom, Chairman of Spey Shed, which now has 25 members and growing steadily—so…

    Michelle Wibrew 20/03/2025

    A Personal Story: Stuart Mackenzie

    A Personal Story: Stuart Mackenzie The SMSA interviews 42-year-old Stuart Mackenzie who kindly offered his friends a lift to a meeting of their local Men’s…

    Michelle Wibrew 10/03/2025

    A Personal Story: John McGhie

    A Personal Story: John McGhie The SMSA chats to 97-years-young veteran, toolmaker and golf club manufacturer John McGhie who is the oldest active member of…

    Michelle Wibrew 10/03/2025

    A Personal Story: Tom Hollins

    A Personal Story: Tom Hollins The SMSA interviews father-of-five, armed forces veteran and Comrie Shedder Tom Hollins (53) who following medical discharge from the army…

    Michelle Wibrew 10/03/2025

    A Personal Story: George Smith

    A Personal Story: George Smith The SMSA interviews 49-year-old George Smith from the Black Isle Men’s Shed who, following a major accident at work, had…

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